Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships

Summary

The Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to Iran's enemies, with Iran emphasizing cooperation with the International Maritime Organisation to ensure maritime safety.

Key Points
  • Iran states the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except those linked to its enemies.
  • Ali Mousavi, Iran's UN maritime agency representative, emphasized ongoing cooperation with the IMO to enhance maritime safety.
  • Iran condemns US and Israeli attacks as the root causes of current tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • US President Donald Trump threatened Iranian power plants if the strait was not fully open within 48 hours.
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